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The durability properties of PTX-205 optical black coatings deposited on metallic and non-metallic substrates are studied. The coatings are stable against adverse environmental requirements for space applications. Typically, coatings with 8–11 µ thickness are opaque and have an average reflectance loss (<5%) in the spectral range of 200–1500 nm. The absorption to emission ratio is 1·01.
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Ramaseshan, K., Viswanathan, M. & Thutupalli, G.K.M. Optical black coatings for space applications. Bull. Mater. Sci. 8, 581–586 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02744358
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